as in to infuriate
to cause to change from friendly or loving to unfriendly or uncaring
she estranged several of her coworkers when she let her promotion go to her head
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Recent Examples of estrange
For Pavlovich, who was estranged from her family and without a safety net, Palmer filled a deeper need.
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Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
Plus, Pam’s mom was estranged from Pam’s own family in the present-day timeline, so that detail only added to the possibility.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Feb. 2025
Today, Alexe is estranged from her mother, but the whole experience led her to career in speech therapy with children.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 4 Feb. 2025
The longtime British collaborators both wrote and star in this endearing tale, based on their 2007 short film, of an eccentric (Key) on a remote island who arranges a reunion of his favorite 2000s duo (Mulligan and Basden), now long estranged.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
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Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
Plus, Pam’s mom was estranged from Pam’s own family in the present-day timeline, so that detail only added to the possibility.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Feb. 2025
Today, Alexe is estranged from her mother, but the whole experience led her to career in speech therapy with children.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 4 Feb. 2025
The longtime British collaborators both wrote and star in this endearing tale, based on their 2007 short film, of an eccentric (Key) on a remote island who arranges a reunion of his favorite 2000s duo (Mulligan and Basden), now long estranged.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estrange
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On Saturday, Hamas filmed two hostages who were forced to watch the release of others, turning to a camera and begging to be released, in yet another public spectacle that infuriated Israel.—
Joseph Krauss,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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And what answers can Howe belatedly unearth to arrest Newcastle’s infuriating inconsistency?—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Alongside his other political ventures—such as voicing support for far-right parties across Europe—this could alienate Tesla's customer base, which polling suggests leans to the left.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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His actions alienated many, particularly military leaders who could have better resisted the Mongol invasion.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The brand also angered left-leaning customers because of its conciliatory response to right-wing attacks.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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The meeting angered Democrats, who were horrified by Trump and Vice President Vance's conduct.—
Andrew Solender,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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In ever more apocalyptic language, Trump has sought to unify his MAGA movement with strongman pledges to defend Americans from millions of hostile foreigners seeking to storm the country and to root out enemy aliens within.—
Julia Preston,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Oct. 2024
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The film follows a ragtag group of actors (played by Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, among other stars) from an ‘80s sci-fi series who aliens unexpectedly abduct during a convention appearance.—
Matt Juul,
BostonGlobe.com,
7 July 2023
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That decision immediately enraged Venezuelans in South Florida who have temporary protections from deportation, who now fear they will be sent back to a nation that has suffered economic collapse under Maduro’s authoritarian rule.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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During a town hall meeting on Thursday, Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) met with hundreds of attendees enraged over his support for DOGE, which is run by Trump appointee Elon Musk.—
Emily Hallas,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Feb. 2025
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Rights groups have been outraged over the hijab law and the cruel ways it is enforced.—
Artemis Moshtaghian and Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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But the victim’s family were outraged by the offer, and a Superior Court judge rejected the deal.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2025
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The partisan crowd were right behind Afghanistan, who have enjoyed plenty of support with Pakistan out of the tournament in interesting dynamics given relations have soured dramatically between the neighbors since the Taliban grabbed power.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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That’s raising questions on what America’s souring economic mood means for spending, hiring and the future of the world’s largest economy.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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More many people either severed their cord or never had a cord connection in the first place.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Mar. 2025
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Pegged to the Apple TV+ hit's buzzy second season, the Severance team has teamed up with State Farm to help young adults who are separating — or, rather, severing — from a parent's auto insurance policy.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Estrange.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estrange. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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